Practical info about our safaris in Tanzania

On thispage you findpractical information aboutour tripsto Tanzania.

AfricanaTravel's goal is that when you travel with us to Tanzaniais should be the trip of your life. Wewant youto experienceall that isexciting,amazingand inspiringwith Tanzania but it shoudl in the same time be easyand secure.We work hard toensure that everythingworks as it shouldonourarrangementsin Tanzaniasothat you can focusentirely onwhat to see andexperiencewithout theworryofpractical details.

Before you go

When you booked a trip with us, you get a confirmation (reservations voucher) and invoices via email. On your voucher, you have all the information; domestic flight, itinerary, hotel accommodation, meals, transfers, contact information for Africana Travel in Sweden and in Tanzania.

Bring your reservations voucherPack the reservations voucher in your hand luggage and keep it with you throughout the trip. You will not receive separate vouchers for each hotel the reservations voucher and your flight ticket for a domestic flight (if you have booked one) is the only travel documents you receive from us.

Domestic FlightsFlight tickets for domestic flights in Tanzania you get by your safari guide in Tanzania. Exceptions apply if you are flying from Dar Es Salaam to Selous directly upon arrival to Tanzania in such cases, we send tickets to you before departure

VaccinationsPrior to traveling to Tanzania, you should go to the clinic or vaccination clinic and look over your vaccinations. It is important that you get advice on the vaccinations you need medically trained personnel. Africana Travel consults not in medical issues.

Yellow feverTanzania and Zanzibar no longer require proof of vaccination against yellow fever ulness you travel to Tanzania via a country that has yellow fever (like for example Kenya, Ethiopia and/or Uganda). If you do a stop over of less than 12 hours in a yellow fever country and do not leave the airport you do not need to be vaccinated against yellow fever.

REMEMBER!Remember that if you travel to Tanzania via for instance Kenya or Uganda and therefore need to be vaccinated against yellow fever you need to show your vaccination certificate upon arrival to prove that you have Yellow fever vaccination so remember to pack your vaccination certificate in hand luggage!

Travel insuranceAfricana Travel sells or conveys no cancellation insurance or travel insurance. For travel insurance and cancellation insurance is recommended

Check your travel insurance included in your contents insurance

Pay your safari with a credit card. Many credit cards are a good travel insurance. NOTE! the conditions of various cards differ check what is included in your cards carefully. We accept Mastercard and VISA

If you need extra protection, you are advised to buy additional travel insurance

Tourist visa for Tanzania

UK citizens need a visa for entry into Tanzania. Visa, you can get either on arrival or from the Tanzanian Embassy before departure.

Visa upon arrivalUpon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, Julius Nyerere International Airport (Dar Es Salaam) and Zanzibar Kisauni Airport, you can obtain a visa. In the arrival hall there is a form you must fill in. The form asks for your address in Tanzania where you write the hotel you stay on the first night. After filling in the form you get in line for purchasing visa. You do not need a photo of you will be photographed at desken. Have passport and US $ 50 in cash available. After you have received your visa in the passport you proceed to pass immigration.

Visa before departureVisa before departure is obtained from The Tanzania High Commission. Visas are valid for three months from the time it is issued so do not send it to the embassy early.

Remember!Remember that your passport must be valid for at least six months after you departure day from Tanzania for you to be allowed entry to Tanzania. Check the validity of your passport well in advance of departure so you have time to get a new passport if you need to.

On safari

Safari in Tanzania is carried out normally with private jeep and private guide. Jeeps used are specially built Toyota Land Cruiser or Land Rover. Jeeps are reinforced to withstand rough terrain and they have a roof that can be lifted up to you to stand up and see the animals during your safari tours.

Jeeps suited for four or six passengers. This means that groups of up to six people always travel in a jeep while groups of more than six people are traveling with at least two jeeps.

Your safari guide are professional, experienced and well trained. All our guides speak very good English and all are very talented both in animals, plants and nature and to be responsive to the traveler wishes and needs.

Soft rugged bagsSafari, we recommend that you pack in soft and rugged bags. Safarijeepåar have limited space for luggage and hard suitcases can be difficult to get into. Why soft bags strongly recommended. During a safari as you drive on partly bumpy road and it can at times be dusty. Bags can be torn part and we recommend that you pack in rugged bags that you are not too worried about.

Your guide is there for youEach safari is unique and every safari travelers' preferences and experiences are unique. Your guide is included to give you the best possible safari and they are accustomed to adapt to your wishes. Your itinerary is a framework that must be kept, but within the framework can guide you customize the safari according to your wishes. Are you interested in some animals (lions, birds, lizards or whatever it may be), tell your guide and he will do all he can for you to see what you are most interested in. If you have seen lots of animals and wants to spend an afternoon (or morning) to just sit at your lodge and enjoy the beautiful views, talk to your guide as you plan your day accordingly.

Respect nature and other touristsWhen you are on a safari, you are not in a zoo, but really in the wilderness. The enormous protected nature areas found in Tanzania is in many ways unique in the world and tourism is a way to preserve them. It is important for us that you are traveling show respect nature and we therefore ask that you follow some simple rules:• Never throw anything in nature. Take with you all the junk for your picnic lunches etc.• Encouraging or asking never your guide to drive off the road. Nature wears enormously to the safari jeeps driving there and it is therefore important that the safari jeeps strictly only driving on the roads.• Talk quietly in jeeps when you see animals close to not disturb the animals and also to inbte disturbing other tourists might also look at these animals.• If you need to go to the bathroom during your safari tell the wizard, he will stay in a place that is safe

Flying Doctors

On each safari in Tanzania with Africana Travel all travelers are insured with Flyiong Doctors. This is included in the price for the safari. This means that you if you get seriously ill och injured you will get air evacuation to a hospital in Nairobi or Dar Es Salaam. Your guide has your phone number and proof of insurance. Note that the Flying Doctors fly small propeller planes and land in airstrips in safari parks where there ispoor or no electrical light and therefore the planes can only take off and land in daylight and you can only be retrieved by the Flying Doctors during daytime.

The Flying Doctors air evacuation insurance cover the cost for transport to the hospital. Upon arrival at the hospital, it is your own insurance that has to cover the costs.

Africana Travel Tanzania - our office in Arusha

All our safaris in Tanzania are arranged by Africana Travel Tanzania (AF TR Ltd.). Africana Travel Tanzania is a member of Tanzania Association of Tour Operatos (TATO). If you need to get in tocuh with us during youre safari you find contact information on your voucher as well as here below

Book a day trip in Zanzibar

If you want to do a day trip in Zanzibar you can contact our partner in Zanzibar; Deluxe Zanzibar Safaris. Before you travel Tanzania you will receive a detailed progra,m with the day trips that we offer in Zanzibar. For more information or to book a day trip contact our Arusha office:

Ph: +255 754 807 254

Email: reservations2 (at) africanatravel.co.uk

Or contact Deluxe Zanzibar Safaris Directly:

Ph: +255 24 22 39 630 eller +255 777 415 192

Email: jack (at) deluxezanzibarsafaris.com

Flight tickets

Africana Travel does not sell flight ticket for international flights. We however advis you to bring printed copies of your international flights and to a few days before departure check departure times on for instance www.checkmytrip.com.

Pay your trip

Safaris, expeditions and trips booked with Africana Travel are paid with VISA card or MasterCard. Payments are handled via a secure internet partner routed via our bank account in Sweden. All payments are done by card to make sure your payments and are secure and that you get the travel insurances that are included in your credit card fee.

Pay for your trip with cardFor you convenience and safety, Africana Travel offers all our traveler the option to pay with credit/debit card. By paying with card, your bank often includes an insurance that will allow you to be more secure on your trip. We accept VISA and Mastercard, unfortunately we do not accept American Express or Diners. If you want to pay your trip with card please contact us and we will send you a link to a payment form. The form will have you information and amount due prefilled. Make sure that the amount and the order number is correct before you make your payment. The money will be deducted either from your account (if you are using a debit card) or you will be billed through your cards provider (if you are using a credit card).

Terms of paymentAfter you’ve confirmed your trip you will receive a confirmation, specifying the cost of the trip and and an invoices for the registration fee. The registration fee for our trips is USD150 per person and should be payed no later than 7 days after receiving the confirmation. The remaining amount is payable at the dates indicated on the invoices. Normally a package trip should be fully settled no later than 4 weeks before departure. Afterward your travel documents will be sent to you by email. If you do not have access to an email, we will send your documents by post. If final payment is not received within the specified time, your reservation can be considered canceled.